The Sacred Hill range has claimed countless awards at major national and international competitions, leading reviewers and industry pundits have extolled the exceptional quality and value of this popular and enduring brand. An excellent everyday sparkler endowed with lively creamyness and extravagant biscuit richness, its delicate acidity and finely effervescent fruit characters make it the chiller of choice to accompany natural oysters with a squeeze of lemon and pinch of pepper.

The famous red Coonawarra soils infuse grapes with evocative characters and impart distinctive richness into the wines. Rymill Brut is exclusively Coonawarra, a mostly Chardonnay sparkler with inclusions of Pinot Noir and Meuniere, crafted to true Methode traditionelle, lined with beautiful textures, brimming with opulent aromas and layered with an intensity of flavour. A superb aperitif on its own and a delight alongside fine hors de oeuvres, Rymill Coonawarra stands out as a Brut wine for its effortless exuberance and engaging complexity.

Unlabelled but not without a breathtaking amount of critical acclaim, Fine Old Muscat by one of the most esteemed, artisanal Rutherglen estates. A favourite of the international wine industry press, she may be demurely attired but her endowments are cherished by discerning enthusiasts around the globe. The fruit of Rutherglen's oldest and most distinguished old vineyards is treated to an old world style of vinification, arrested before completion by the addition of a neutral liquor, followed by an extended term of maturation in a selection of the finest seasoned oak casks.

Peter Rumball is an Australian Methode traditionelle specialist who led the 1980s renaissance into sparkling red. Rumball produces a wine, rich in varietal character, which has made him famous amongst cognoscente. The palate of SB19 is an accord of dulcet Coonawarra fruit and dusty Terra rosa tannin. Rumball makes a priority of striking perfect balance, the interaction at time of disgorgement with liqueur dosage is taken very seriously. SB19 will evolve handsomely over time, although the palate is set up for maximum enjoyment right now.

Like an uncut diamond, the Chardonnay grape lends its sparkle to the Ruinart wines. In the constant pursuit of perfection, the Ruinart House excels in the art of handling this very special grape variety. Made exclusively from a sophisticated and delicately balanced blend of 100% Premier Cru Chardonnay from different years, Ruinart Blanc de Blancs is smooth and rounded on the palate. A balanced wine with a beautiful luminous pale gold colour, enhanced by the elegance of the clear bottle. A perfect summer aperitif champagne, delectable sipped by the pool or on a sunny terrace.

The Bisol family have been at the heart of Treviso viticulture since records were kept, their name appears on the earliest cartography, within the illustrious DOCG Superiore di Cartizze itself. A strictly delineated provenance, Ruggeri Quartese is sourced off vines planted to auspicious hillsides between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, such challenging terrains mean that everything must be done manually, plantings are all managed by hand, bunches are picked and sorted one at a time, achieving limited release Prosecco of the highest standard.

From an exclusive parcel of vine on the Dolomitic ridges of Treviso, in the prestigious precincts of upper Valdobbiadene hills, salubrious terroirs which are so similar to the calcerous limestone slopes of Côté champagne. The vineyards here are classified as Superiore, the husbandry and harvest are all done by hand, yields are minimal but these are the finest sparkling wines in the world. Prosecco Superiore are marked by their excellence and finesse, Giustino B is defined by its vivid fruit, extra dry on the palate, in true adults only styling.

Welcome to premier grand cru of Prosecco, the hill of Cartizze is a single elite site, a mere square kilometre of the most expensive viticulture in all Italy. Many of its most precious vines are planted to steep terroirs, inhospitable inclines which challenge the growers to set aside for late picking. An intense and memorable experience of Prosecco, essentially fruity and fine, its measured elegance and exquisite finesse are complexed by the luxury of marzipan and evolved almond notes, fresh florals and applejack, blossoms and toothy anise toasts.

The Ruggeri wineworks remain family owned and operated, a tradition which predates the nineteenth century, the estate cellars were established somewhat later in 1950, essentially for the production of superior quality Prosecco wines. Glera is the grape of choice, a tradition which dates back millennia, it makes astonishingly satisfying effervescents of seamlessness and style. Ruggeri make Prosecco and little else, particularly for palates of discerning taste, elegant, flowery and intense, the frizzante of choice alongside white meats and refined Al fresco fare.

The undulating aspects of the Yarra Valley are endowed with mesoclimes that are idyllic for the nurture of sparkling wine grapes. In sophisticated European styling, the triumvirate of requisite Franco varietals have been fashioned by the venerable De Bortoli into a delightful pink bonbon oozing of raspberries and floral.

De Bortoli have made the most of their highly specialised vineyards by matching the right fruit to the most extravagant vinification. Rather flamboyant packaging prepares you for something special and Rococo really delivers. It's tight and jazzy with nuts and floral to the nose, stonefruit with custard on the palate and just the right amount of dry. An inspiration drawn from the namesake art movement, this effervescent Yarra Valley Cuvee is set to impress even the most discerning artiste or decadant bon vivant, with it's generosity, elegance and finesse.

A wonderfully refreshing wine, perfect for all occassions, Riccadonna Ruby is made exclusively from dark grapes, a creamy, indulgent sparkler oflifted berry fruit characters. Light, fruity and easy to enjoy, vinified from parcels of Malvasia and Brachetto, grown to fine old vineyards in Piedmonte. Ruby's rich and effusive bouquet is intense with perfumed florals, the palate is satisfyingly sweet, deriving all it's natural fruit sugars from vine ripened grapes. Perfect with desserts, nibbles and cheese.

The Piedmont region of northwest Italy has been producing Asti since the 1850s, Riccadonna Asti is naturally fermented and contains no added sugar or carbon dioxide. The bouquet is pleasantly fragrant with inviting floral Muscat fruit characters. The palate is dominated by fresh, rich and flavoursome fruit complemented by a touch of sweetness. A marvelousy effervescent wine full of fresh grapey cahracters, the sweetness contributes to the roundness and attractive mouthfeel whilst the cleansing acidity is present to balance the wine.

Produced and bottled in Italy, Riccadonna is not only Australia's biggest selling Asti brand, it is also the biggest selling imported wine in Australia. Riccadonna is a classic example of the delicate and fragrant sparkling wines produced exclusively from the richly flavoured Moscato Bianco grape, grown within the accredited D.O.C.G of the renowned Asti winegrowing province in northern Italy's Piedmont. Originally known as Asti Spumante, Riccadonna is aromatic and intense, easy to enjoy and slightly sweet, a pleasantly fruity and food friendly wine.

Emily is a wine to be enjoyed at any time and to celebrate every occasion, Emily is the life of the party! The Redbank spirit commemorates the ingenuity and courage of early Australian settlers. Punished by hardships, searing droughts and flooding rains, these pioneering men and women took up the challenge but never gave up their thirst for relaxation and celebration at every opportunity. Emily is fashioned by the canny girls at Redbank to drink beautifully alongside good company and your favourite fare.

From the highest elevation vineyards in King Valley, up to 860 metres, the chilly climes extend the ripening for full development of crisp, elegant flavours. Treated to an extended term of twenty three months bottle age on sedimentery yeast lees, a choice component is sent to seasoned oak barrels for a course of maturation and added complexity. A finely beaded style of delicate zest perfumes, almond pralines and strawberry over supple rose floral, the palate is finely structured with an underlying core of fresh citrus acidity that drives through to the finish.

Quinta do Vesuvio is the most magnificent estate of all Douro Valley. Located in the beautiful and austere Upper Douro, its history dates back to the 16th century. Quinta do Vesuvio is the final word in Vintage Port, all grapes are hand picked and hand sorted. Vesuvio is one of the few estates in Douro which makes wines according to the traditional treading method in granite lagares, vinified and finished exclusively as a single Vintage Port. Quinta do Vesuvio are characterised by their immense concentration and power, endowed with uber ripe black fruit flavours.

The Symington family, owners operators of the prestigious Warres, Cockburn and Dow brands, acquired Quinta do Vesuvio in 1989, re planting and expanding the vineyards to over a hundred forty hectares. The property is fundamentally north facing, with seven hills, seven valleys and altitudes from 130 to 530 metres. Visitors to the historic Vesuvio granite lagares, during the time of treading at vintage, are always impressed by the extraordinary floral fragrances of the fermenting musts. Douro Superior of rare excellence, Vintage Port of the highest order.

Located in the illustrious arid flatlands of Douro Superior, Quinta do Vesuvio is a legendary property, identified as far back as the 16th Century. In the 19th Century under Dona Antonia Ferreira, the wines of Vesuvio wines gained a peerless reputation for quality and excellence. The only style made from this Quinta is Vintage Port, only in years that meet the most stringent quality requirements. Vintage 1994 was assembled in the spring of 1996, fewer than 3,000 cases were released, bottled exclusively at the Quinta.

Port was the Duke of Wellington's favourite tipple. He indulged in a glass or two each night before retiring, including the evening before famous battles. Many of Wellington's officers were from the Oporto family of Port producers, they fought alongside Wellington at almost every engagement against Napoleon during the Peninsular war. Their descendants are still in the industry, the Symingtons now operate the most prestigious marques in Vintage Port. Quinta do Vesuvio have amassed a breathtaking number of awards at prestigious international competitions.

From a single parcel of late ripened Pinot Gris, planted to a steep half hectare block on Prophet's Home Vineyard. The recipe for making Vin de Paille dates back to 800BC, grapes are selectively hand picked onto racks and dried in the loft of a barn for several weeks, slowly whole bunch pressed and treated to thirteen months of ferment through the action of wild indigenous yeasts. A beguilingly layered and complex wine of extraordinary freshness and imposing structure, only sixty dozen bottles are made with each vintage.

Pressing Matters are inspired by the Mosel style, fashioned to reflect and optimize the outstanding qualities of which Tasmanian Rieslings are capable. Greg Melick has been an avid consumer of the world's finest wines for decades, his own cellar is filled with first growths and he has spent many years touring the world's great vineyards. He is also a wine judge with twenty years national and international experience. Pressing Matters R139 is the lusciously sweet style of late picked Riesling, finished to 139 grams residual sugar, ideal for full flavoured consomme or the richest desserts.